Neurology — Flashcards

Flashcard 51: The most common inflammatory myopathy in children is ____________.

Answer: Juvenile dermatomyositis

Flashcard 52: The drug of choice in the treatment of infantile spasms or West syndrome is _______

Answer: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Flashcard 53: Drug of choice for the **acute termination** of a febrile seizure

Answer: Benzodiazepines (e.g., Midazolam, Diazepam) :: for acute termination

Extra: For simple febrile seizures, management primarily involves reassurance and antipyretics (e.g., Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen) for comfort. However, antipyretics do NOT reduce the risk of recurrent febrile seizures. Key Drugs in Febrile Seizures: 1. **Acute Termination:** Benzodiazepines (Intranasal/Buccal Midazolam or Rectal/IV Diazepam). 2. **Intermittent Prophylaxis:** Oral Diazepam (given during the febrile episode). 3. **Continuous Prophylaxis:** Rarely indicated (e.g., Phenobarbital, Valproate).